C.P. McNamara, rider of Whirling Dervish (GB) trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped novicey in the early part of this race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Oscar Thyne, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Oscar Thyne, ridden by Sarah Kavanagh, and trained by Gavin Cromwell. Evidence was heard from the trainer and rider concerned. Gavin Cromwell, trainer, stated that his charge had previously run in Point to Points for Sean Doyle, Handler, and he had acquired the animal from him last December. He said that he instructed the rider to ride somewhere between half and three quarters way back in the field and to ride on the outside to give her mount plenty of light at his hurdles. He was satisfied with the ride having allowed for the fact that his charge ran very keen for much of the race possibly because it was ridden with no cover and furthermore he felt that if the rider had been stronger his charge might have finished closer. In his opinion his charge ran better than expectations and in hindsight his charge would have been better suited to getting cover. Sarah Cavanagh, rider, confirmed the instructions given to her. She added that her mount jumped very good but ran very keen in a steady pace until settling about four furlongs from the finish. She said that she was concerned about her mount getting home and in the circumstances she rode hands and heels while slapping her mount from the third last hurdle. She admitted that through lack of riding opportunities she was not fully fit. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations but advised Sarah Cavanagh that she must be seen to make more of an effort in future. Mr. Robert Dore, Acting Steward absented himself from this enquiry and Mr. Laurence McFerran acted as Chairman of the Acting Stewards.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Shackleton Island trained by Paul John Gilligan was found to have blood on the nose as a result of exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage.

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J.B. Kane, rider of Ruinous trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a respiratory noise during this race.

Owing to wind damage which displaced the wing of this hurdle while the horses were at the start, the Stewards granted permission for hurdle #7 to be omitted from this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ruinous, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.

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R.M. Power, rider of Magic Of Light trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hated todays underfoot conditions.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Magic Of Light, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Dinard Rose, trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

At the request of the Stewards, J.S. McGarvey, rider of Whatucallher, trained by Edward P.Harty, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stumbled and fell independently in the back straight for no apparent reason.

At the request of the Stewards, Gavin Peter Brouder, rider of Just Another Lady, trained by V. T. O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was pulled up after his saddle had slipped.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Difficult Decision, trained by Oliver McKiernan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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Owing to strong winds, the Stewards granted permission for fence # 7 & 8 to be omitted from this race

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Owing to strong winds, the Stewards granted permission for fence # 7 & 8 to be omitted from this race

Owing to the damaged ground in the area of fence # 2, the Stewards granted permission for it to be omitted from this race

The Stewards interviewed Mr E. Mahon, rider of Se Mo Laoch, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr Mahon had used the first hit for corrective purposes and the remaining use of the whip did not constitute any breach of R10(3). The Stewards therefore accepted the explanation offered by Mr E. Mahon.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:

Mr. Robert Dore (Chairman),

Mr. Laurence McFerran,

Mr. Raymond S. Martin,

Mr. Julian Gaisford-St. Lawrence,

Mr. L. Walsh.

Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.